Underwear vending machine goes viral

February 12, 2026

A vending machine selling underwear inside a Delhi Metro station in India has sparked widespread amusement online. The appearance of underwear vending machines…

What we learned at the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show

As automation moves deeper into physical environments, companies need to plan early for installation, maintenance, repair, and ongoing upgrades across their…

Can retrofitting save classic vending?

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

What may finally push classic vending machines toward extinction isn’t wear and tear, but the industry’s shift from analog to digital technology.

BC university unveils health vending machine

February 11, 2026

The British Columbia Institute of Technology has introduced a MediMart health vending machine at its Burnaby Campus, according to an Education News Canada…

VenHub to begin trading on Nasdaq

February 10, 2026

Smart Store operator VenHub Global has received approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Market and has begun trading under the ticker symbol VHUB…

Brooki Bakehouse rolls out cookie vending machine at Australian airport

February 9, 2026

Brooki Bakehouse has launched its first cookie vending machine at the Brisbane Airport International Terminal in Australia, according to a Passenger Terminal…

Coca-Cola discontinues frozen juice can product category

February 6, 2026

No more frozen juice for you or anyone else.

French Fry vending launches in Ohio

February 6, 2026

Hot Foods Vending has launched a fresh-french-fry vending machine inside Match Point Pickleball Club in Columbus, Ohio, giving players quick access to hot…

Spokane-area vending machine becomes a local landmark

February 5, 2026

An unusual vending machine has become a local attraction in Otis Orchards, a semi-rural community north of Liberty Lake, Washington, where a glowing…

This Coke machine needs a hug

February 5, 2026

A Coca-Cola vending machine spotted in an unidentified Walmart recently invited shoppers to "Hug Me," rewarding those who do so with a free can of Coke.

Pennsylvania jail offers books for young visitors

February 4, 2026

Children visiting incarcerated loved ones at the Berks County Jail in Pennsylvania now have access to a book vending machine designed to make visits more…

Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

Australian airport adds seafood vending machine

February 3, 2026

Port Lincoln Airport in South Australia has added a premium seafood vending machine, giving travelers 24-hour access to some of the Eyre Peninsula's local…

Spain’s fruit law could harm vending operators

February 2, 2026

A contentious debate has emerged in Spain over proposed legislation that would require vending machines in public institutions, including hospitals and…

BYU students unveil “dating” vending machine

January 30, 2026

Two Brigham Young University–Idaho students have launched "The Date Machine," a vending machine in Rexburg, Idaho, that dispenses curated date kits designed to…

Wisconsin county adds cold-weather supplies to public health vending machines

January 29, 2026

Public health officials in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, have restocked public health vending machines in Appleton and Grand Chute with free cold-weather gear…

Pentagon removes memorabilia vending machine

January 28, 2026

The Department of Defense has removed a Lucky Box loot-style vending machine from the Pentagon's main food hall after it had been in operation for only about a…

9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

Mississippi school intros book vending machine

January 27, 2026

Carver Elementary School in Meridian, Miss., has introduced a new Book Nook vending machine that allows students to earn free books by reading outside of…

Texas lottery self-serve vending machines now require photo ID

January 26, 2026

The Texas Lottery self-service vending machines now require one extra step for ticket buyers. They'll need to scan their government photo ID when using the…